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Bitcoin Safe v1.0.1, a free and open-source Bitcoin desktop savings wallet designed for security and ease of use, is now available. The latest update fixes a missing HWI support in Windows and Mac builds, adds a Dark mode, and implements a delete coin category. h/t @Andreas Griffin
President Trump YOLOs a Shitcoin on the Eve of Inauguration
โณ Block 879835: Important News of the Week
Arizona becomes the 10th state to introduce Strategic Bitcoin Reserve legislation Senate Bill 1025, by Representative Jeff Weninger and Senator Wendy Rogers, titled the Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, would allow public funds to invest up to 10% of public monies under their control in virtual currency holdings. The bill: ๐Ÿ“„.pdf
US Department of Justice Sued Over Criminalization of Software Development Michael Lewellen has requested that a Texas federal affirm the legality of his crypto startup and prevent the Department of Justice from prosecuting him.
Senator Cynthia Lummis Demands FDIC to Halt Destruction of Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Materials "The FDICโ€™s alleged efforts to destroy and conceal materials from the U.S. Senate related to Operation Chokepoint 2.0 is not only unacceptable, it is illegal. If it is uncovered that anyone within the FDIC has knowingly destroyed materials or sought to obstruct the oversight functions of the Senate, it will result in swift criminal referrals to the U.S. Department of Justice."
Massachusetts Senator Peter Durant introduces bill to create Strategic Bitcoin Reserve According to the bill, the State Treasurer is permitted to invest up to 10% of the funds deposited in the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund in bitcoin or digital assets during a fiscal year. Additionally, any bitcoin or other digital assets seized by the commonwealth may also be deposited into the fund. Source: ๐Ÿ“„.pdf
Wyoming introduces Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill Representative Jacob Wasserburger has introduced HB-0201, known as the "State Funds-Investment in Bitcoin Act," which proposes creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for Wyoming. This bill would permit allocating a portion of the state's funds into bitcoin, as part of a diversified investment strategy. Source:
Bitcoin miner MARA dedicates block 879618 to the President-elect Donald Trump "MARA DIGITAL HOLDINGS Welcomes Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America," reads the OP_RETURN messages in the block, followed by the Constitution of the United States. image Source: